Integrated/Coordinated Science Earth Science and Physics CST BLUEPRINT FOR ICS EARTH SCIENCE Dynamic Earth Processes 9 5.0. Plate tectonics a. features of the ocean floor provide evidence of plate tectonics or * b. the principal structures that form at the three different kinds of plate boundaries or * c. how to explain the properties of rocks based on the physical and chemical conditions in which they formed, including plate or * tectonic processes d. why and how earthquakes occur and the scales used to measure their intensity and magnitude or * e. there are two kinds of volcanoes: one kind with violent eruptions producing steep slopes and the other kind with voluminous lava flows producing gentle slopes Biogeochemical Cycles 5 8. 7. Each element on Earth moves among reservoirs a. the carbon cycle of photosynthesis and respiration and the nitrogen cycle b. the global carbon cycle: the different physical and chemical forms of carbon in the atmosphere, oceans, biomass, fossil fuels, and the movement of carbon among these reservoirs c. the movement of matter among reservoirs is driven by Earth s internal and external sources of energy California Geology 5.0 9. The geology of California b. the principal natural hazards in different California regions and the geologic basis of those hazards c. the importance of water to society, the origins of California s fresh water, and the relationship between supply and need TOTAL IN EARTH SCIENCE 7 8. PHYSICS Heat and Thermodynamics. Energy cannot be created or destroyed Waves 8.. Waves have characteristic properties a. waves carry energy from one place to another b. how to identify transverse and longitudinal waves in mechanical media, such as springs and ropes, and on the earth (seismic waves) d. sound is a longitudinal wave whose speed depends on the properties of the medium in which it propagates e. radio waves, light, and X-rays are different wavelength bands in the spectrum of electromagnetic waves whose speed in a vacuum is approximately x 0 8 m/s (86,000 miles/second) f. how to identify the characteristic properties of waves: interference (beats), diffraction, refraction, Doppler effect, and polarization Electric and Magnetic Phenomena 6.7 5. Electric and magnetic phenomena are related d. the properties of transistors and the role of transistors in electric circuits e. charged particles are sources of electric fields and are subject to the forces of the electric fields from other charges h. changing magnetic fields produce electric fields, thereby inducing currents in nearby conductors i. plasmas, the fourth state of matter, contain ions or free electrons or both and conduct electricity * Alternate years TOTAL IN PHYSICS 0.0 EARTH SCIENCE ASSESSMENT ICS EARTH SCIENCE STANDARDS Dynamic Earth Processes a. features of the ocean floor provide evidence of plate tectonics b. the principal structures that form at the three different kinds of plate boundaries c. how to explain the properties of rocks based on the physical and chemical conditions in which they formed, including plate tectonic processes d. why and how earthquakes occur and the scales used to measure their intensity and magnitude e. there are two kinds of volcanoes: one kind with violent eruptions producing steep slopes and the other kind with voluminous lava flows producing gentle slopes f.* the explanation for the location and properties of volcanoes that are due to hot spots and the explanation for those that are due to subduction California Geology 9b. the principal natural hazards in different California regions and the geologic basis of those hazards 9d.* how to analyze published geologic hazard maps of California and know how to use the map s information to identify evidence of geologic events of the past and predict geologic changes in the future TOTAL MULTIPLE CHOICE ITEMS 0 a. features of the ocean floor provide evidence of plate tectonics b. the principal structures that form at the three different kinds of plate boundaries PHYSICS ASSESSMENT ICS PHYSICS STANDARDS Heat and Thermodynamics f.* the statement Entropy tends to increase is a law of statistical probability that governs all closed systems (second law of thermodynamics) 5 5 Waves a. waves carry energy from one place to another b. how to identify transverse and longitudinal waves in mechanical media, such as springs and ropes, and on the earth (seismic waves) d. sound is a longitudinal wave whose speed depends on the properties of the medium in which it propagates e. radio waves, light, and X-rays are different wavelength bands in the spectrum of electromagnetic waves whose speed in a vacuum is approximately x 0 8 m/s (86,000 miles/second) f. how to identify the characteristic properties of waves: interference (beats), diffraction, refraction, Doppler effect, and polarization Electric and Magnetic Phenomena 5d. the properties of transistors and the role of transistors in electric circuits 5e. charged particles are sources of electric fields and are subject to the forces of the electric fields from other charges 5h. changing magnetic fields produce electric fields, thereby inducing currents in nearby conductors 5i. plasmas, the fourth state of matter, contain ions or free electrons or both and conduct electricity 5j. electric and magnetic fields contain energy and act as vector force fields 5m. static electric fields have as their source some arrangement of electric charges TOTAL MULTIPLE CHOICE ITEMS 0 5e. charged particles are sources of electric fields and are subject to the forces of the electric fields from other charges 6/5/07
Integrated/Coordinated Science Biology and Chemistry CST BLUEPRINT FOR ICS BIOLOGY/LIFE SCIENCES Ecology 7.7 6. Stability in an ecosystem is a balance between competing effects. a. biodiversity is the sum total of different kinds of organisms and is affected by alterations of habitats. b. how to analyze changes in an ecosystem resulting from changes in climate, human activity, introduction of nonnative species, or changes in population size. c. how fluctuations in population size in an ecosystem are determined by the relative rates of birth, immigration, or * emigration, and death. d. how water, carbon, and nitrogen cycle between abiotic resources and organic matter in the ecosystem and how or * oxygen cycles through photosynthesis and respiration. e. a vital part of an ecosystem is the stability of its producers and decomposers. f. at each link in a food web some energy is stored in newly made structures but much energy is dissipated into the environment as heat. This dissipation may be represented in an energy pyramid. Evolution 5.0 8. Evolution is the result of genetic changes that occur in constantly changing environments. a. how natural selection determines the differential survival of groups of organisms. b. a great diversity of species increases the chance that at least some organisms survive major changes in the environment. e. how to analyze fossil evidence with regard to biological diversity, episodic speciation, and mass extinction. TOTAL in Biology/Life Sciences 0 6.7 CHEMISTRY Atomic and Molecular Structure 6 0.0. The periodic table displays the elements in increasing atomic number and shows how periodicity of the physical and chemical properties of the elements relates to atomic structure. a. how to relate the position of an element in the periodic table to its atomic number and atomic mass. b. how to use the periodic table to identify metals, semimetals, non-metals, and halogens. c. how to use the periodic table to identify alkali metals, alkaline earth metals and transition metals, trends in ionization energy, electronegativity, and the relative sizes of ions and atoms. d. how to use the periodic table to determine the number of electrons available for bonding. e. the nucleus of the atom is much smaller than the atom yet contains most of its mass. Chemical Bonds 6.7. Biological, chemical, and physical properties of matter result from the ability of atoms to form bonds from electrostatic forces between electrons and protons and between atoms and molecules. a. atoms combine to form molecules by sharing electrons to form covalent or metallic bonds or by exchanging electrons to form ionic bonds. b. chemical bonds between atoms in molecules such as H, CH, NH, H CCH, N, Cl, and many large biological molecules are covalent. c. salt crystals, such as NaCl, are repeating patterns of positive and negative ions held together by electrostatic attraction. Acids and Bases 5.0 5. Acids, bases, and salts are three classes of compounds that form ions in water solutions. a. the observable properties of acids, bases, and salt solutions. c. strong acids and bases fully dissociate and weak acids and bases partially dissociate. Chemical Thermodynamics. 7. Energy is exchanged or transformed in all chemical reactions and physical changes of matter. b. chemical processes can either release (exothermic) or absorb (endothermic) thermal energy. c. energy is released when a material condenses or freezes and is absorbed when a material evaporates or melts. TOTAL in Chemistry 5 5.0 * Alternate years BIOLOGY ASSESSMENT ICS BIOLOGY/LIFE SCIENCES STANDARDS Ecology 6a. biodiversity is the sum total of different kinds of organisms and is affected by alterations of habitats. 6b. how to analyze changes in an ecosystem resulting from changes in climate, human activity, introduction of 6c. how fluctuations in population size in an ecosystem are determined by the relative rates of birth, immigration 6d. how water, carbon, and nitrogen cycle between abiotic resources and organic matter in the ecosystem and how 6e. a vital part of an ecosystem is the stability of its producers and decomposers. 6f. at each link in a food web some energy is stored in newly made structures but much energy is dissipated into the 6g. distinguish between the accommodation of an individual organism to its environment and the Evolution 7a. natural selection acts on the phenotype rather than the genotype of an organism. 7b. alleles that are lethal in a homozygous individual may be carried in a heterozygote and thus maintained in a gene 7c. mutations are constantly being generated in a gene pool. 7d. variation within a species increases the likelihood that at least some members of a species will survive under 8a. how natural selection determines the differential survival of groups of organisms. 8b. a great diversity of species increases the chance that at least some organisms survive major changes in the 8e. how to analyze fossil evidence with regard to biological diversity, episodic speciation, and mass extinction. Physiology 9c. how feedback loops in the nervous and endocrine systems regulate conditions in the body. TOTAL MULTIPLE CHOICE ITEMS 0 8a. how natural selection determines the differential survival of groups of organisms. CHEMISTRY ASSESSMENT ICS CHEMISTRY STANDARDS Atomic and Molecular Structure a. how to relate the position of an element in the periodic table to its atomic number and atomic mass. b. how to use the periodic table to identify metals, semimetals, non-metals, and halogens. c. how to use the periodic table to identify alkali metals, alkaline earth metals and transition metals, trends in d. how to use the periodic table to determine the number of electrons available for bonding. e. the nucleus of the atom is much smaller than the atom yet contains most of its mass. f. use the periodic table to identify the lanthanide, actinide, and transactinide elements and know that Chemical Bonds a. atoms combine to form molecules by sharing electrons to form covalent or metallic bonds or by exchanging b. chemical bonds between atoms in molecules such as H, CH, NH, H CCH, N, Cl, and many large biological c. salt crystals, such as NaCl, are repeating patterns of positive and negative ions held together by electrostatic Acids and Bases 5a. the observable properties of acids, bases, and salt solutions. 5c. strong acids and bases fully dissociate and weak acids and bases partially dissociate. Chemical Thermodynamics 7b. chemical processes can either release (exothermic) or absorb (endothermic) thermal energy. 7c. energy is released when a material condenses or freezes and is absorbed when a material evaporates or melts. TOTAL MULTIPLE CHOICE ITEMS 0 c. how to use the periodic table to identify alkali metals, alkaline earth metals and transition metals, trends in 6/5/07
Biology BIOLOGY/LIFE SCIENCES CST BLUEPRINT* Cell Biology 9 5. The fundamental life processes of plants and animals a. cells are enclosed within semipermeable membranes b. enzymes are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions or ** c. how prokaryotic cells, eukaryotic cells, and viruses differ or ** d. the central dogma of molecular biology e. the role of the endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus f. usable energy is captured from sunlight by chloroplasts g. the role of the mitochondria h. macromolecules in cells and organisms are synthesized Genetics 9. Mutation and sexual reproduction lead to genetic variation a. meiosis is an early step in sexual reproduction b. only certain cells in a multicellular organism undergo meiosis. c. random chromosome segregation explains the probability d. new combinations of alleles may be generated in a zygote e. why approximately half of an individual s DNA sequence f. the role of chromosomes in determining an individual s sex. g. how to predict possible combinations of alleles in a zygote. A multicellular organism develops from a single zygote a. how to predict the probable outcome of phenotypes or ** b. the genetic basis for Mendel s laws or **. Genes are a set of instructions encoded in the DNA sequence a. the general pathway by which ribosomes synthesize proteins b. how to apply the genetic coding rules to predict the sequence c. mutations in the DNA sequence of a gene may or may not d. specialization of cells in multicellular organisms is usually e. proteins can differ from one another in the number and 5. Genetic composition of cells can be altered by incorporation a. the general structures and functions of DNA, RNA, and protein. or ** b. how to apply base-pairing rules to explain precise copying of or ** c. genetic engineering is used to produce novel biomedical and or ** Ecology 7 6. Stability in an ecosystem is a balance between competing effects. a. biodiversity is the sum total of different kinds of organisms b. how to analyze changes in an ecosystem resulting from c. fluctuations in population size in an ecosystem are or ** d. water, carbon, and nitrogen cycle between abiotic resources or ** e. a vital part of an ecosystem is the stability of its producers f. at each link in a food web some energy is stored in newly Evolution 9 5 7. The frequency of an allele in a gene pool of a population a. natural selection acts on the phenotype rather than the b. alleles that are lethal in a homozygous individual may be c. new mutations are constantly being generated in a gene pool. d. variation within a species increases the likelihood that 8. Evolution is the result of genetic changes 5 a. how natural selection determines the differential survival of b. a great diversity of species increases the chance that at least c. the effects of genetic drift on the diversity of organisms in a d. reproductive or geographic isolation affects speciation. e. analyze fossil evidence with regard to biological diversity Physiology 0 7 9. As a result of the coordinated structures and functions of organ a. how the complementary activity of major body systems /*** b. how the nervous system mediates communication between /*** c. how feedback loops in the nervous and endocrine systems d. the functions of the nervous system and the role of neurons e. the roles of sensory neurons, interneurons, and motor /*** 0. Organisms have a variety of mechanisms to combat disease. a. the role of the skin in providing nonspecific defenses or b. the role of antibodies in the body s response to infection. c. how vaccination protects an individual from infectious diseases. or d. there are important differences between bacteria and viruses e. why an individual with a compromised immune system or TOTAL 60 00 * Standards are shaded according to CST Reporting Cluster (RC), where: RC is Investigation and Experimentation RC is Cell Biology RC is Genetics RC is Ecology and Evolution RC5 is Physiology ** Alternate years *** Fractional values indicate rotated standards Every three years PERIODIC ASSESSMENT # a cells are enclosed within semipermeable membranes b. enzymes are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions c how prokaryotic cells, eukaryotic cells, and viruses differ d the central dogma of molecular biology e the role of the endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus f usable energy is captured from sunlight by chloroplasts g the role of the mitochondria h macromolecules in cells and organisms are synthesized a the general pathway by which ribosomes synthesize b how to apply the genetic coding rules to predict the c mutations in the DNA sequence of a gene may or may not d specialization of cells in multicellular organisms is usually e proteins can differ from one another in the number and 5a the general structures and functions of DNA, RNA, and 5b how to apply base-pairing rules to explain precise copying 5c genetic engineering is used to produce novel biomedical 7c new mutations are constantly being generated in a gene pool. MULTIPLE CHOICE ITEMS 0 a the general pathway by which ribosomes synthesize d the central dogma of molecular biology 7c new mutations are constantly being generated in a gene pool. PERIODIC ASSESSMENT # d the central dogma of molecular biology f usable energy is captured from sunlight by chloroplasts a meiosis is an early step in sexual reproduction b certain cells in a multicellular organism undergo meiosis. c random chromosome segregation explains the probability d new combinations of alleles may be generated in a zygote e why approximately half of an individual s DNA sequence f the role of chromosomes in determining an individual s sex. g how to predict possible combinations of alleles in a zygote a how to predict the probable outcome of phenotypes b the genetic basis for Mendel s laws 7a natural selection acts on the phenotype rather than the 7b alleles that are lethal in a homozygous individual may be 7c mutations are constantly being generated in a gene pool. 7d variation within a species increases the likelihood that 8a natural selection determines the differential survival of 8b diversity of species increases the chance that at least 8c the effects of genetic drift on the diversity of organisms in 8d reproductive or geographic isolation affects speciation. 8e analyze fossil evidence with regard to biological diversity MULTIPLE CHOICE ITEMS 0 8a natural selection determines the differential survival of PERIODIC ASSESSMENT # a cells are enclosed within semipermeable membranes d the central dogma of molecular biology b the genetic basis for Mendel s laws a the general pathway by which ribosomes synthesize c mutations in the DNA sequence of a gene may or may not 5a the general structures and functions of DNA, RNA, and 6a biodiversity is the sum total of different kinds of organisms 6b how to analyze changes in an ecosystem resulting from 6c fluctuations in population size in an ecosystem are 6d water, carbon, and nitrogen cycle between abiotic 6e a vital part of an ecosystem is the stability of its producers 6f at each link in a food web some energy is stored in newly 7a natural selection acts on the phenotype rather than the 7b alleles that are lethal in a homozygous individual may be 7c new mutations are constantly being generated in a gene. 7d variation within a species increases the likelihood that 9a how the complementary activity of major body systems 9b how the nervous system mediates communication 9c how feedback loops in the nervous and endocrine 9d the functions of the nervous system and the role of 0a the role of the skin in providing nonspecific defenses 0b the role of antibodies in the body s response to infection. 0c how vaccination protects an individual from infectious. 0d there are important differences between bacteria and 0e why an individual with a compromised immune system TOTAL MULTIPLE CHOICE ITEMS 0 6b how to analyze changes in an ecosystem resulting from 6/5/07
Chemistry CALIFORNIA CONTENT STANDARDS: CHEMISTRY* Atomic and Molecular Structure 6 0.0. The periodic table displays the elements in increasing atomic number a. relate the position of an element in the periodic table to its atomic number and atomic mass. b. use the periodic table to identify metals, semimetals, nonmetals c. use the periodic table to identify alkali metals, alkaline earth metals d. use the periodic table to determine the number of electrons available e. the nucleus of the atom is much smaller than the atom yet contains most of its mass. Chemical Bonds 7.7. Biological, chemical, and physical properties of matter a. atoms combine to form molecules by sharing electrons to form bonds b. chemical bonds between atoms in molecules c. salt crystals are repeating patterns of positive and negative ions d. the atoms and molecules in liquids move in a random pattern e. how to draw Lewis dot structures. Conservation of Matter and Stoichiometry 0 6.7. The conservation of atoms in chemical reactions a. how to describe chemical reactions by writing balanced equations. b. the quantity one mole is set by defining one mole of carbon atoms c. one mole equals 6.0 x 0 particles (atoms or molecules). d. how to determine the molar mass of a molecule from its chemical e. how to calculate the masses of reactants and products in a chemical Gases and Their Properties 6 0.0. The kinetic molecular theory describes the motion of atoms and a. the random motion of molecules and their collisions with a surface b. the random motion of molecules explains the diffusion of gases. c. how to apply the gas laws to relations between the pressure d. the values and meanings of standard temperature and pressure (STP). e. how to convert between the Celsius and Kelvin temperature scales. /*** f. there is no temperature lower than 0 Kelvin. /*** Acids and Bases 5 8. 5. Acids, bases, and salts are three classes of compounds that form ions a. the observable properties of acids, bases, and salt solutions. b. acids are hydrogen-ion-donating and bases are hydrogen-ion c. strong acids and bases fully dissociate and weak acids and bases d. how to use the ph scale to characterize acid and base solutions. Solutions 5.0 6. Solutions are homogenous mixtures of two or more substances. a. the definitions of solute and solvent. b. how to describe the dissolving process at the molecular level c. temperature, pressure, and surface area affect the dissolving process. /*** d. how to calculate the concentration of a solute /*** Chemical Thermodynamics 5 8. 7. Energy is exchanged or transformed in all chemical reactions and a. how to describe temperature and heat flow in terms of the motion of b. chemical processes can either release or absorb thermal energy. c. energy is released when a material condenses or freezes and is d. how to solve problems involving heat flow and temperature changes Reaction Rates 6.7 8. Chemical reaction rates depend on factors that influence the frequency a. the rate of reaction is the decrease in concentration of reactants or b. how reaction rates depend on such factors as concentration or ** c. the role a catalyst plays in increasing the reaction rate. or ** Chemical Equilibrium 6.7 9. Chemical equilibrium is a dynamic process at the molecular level. a. how to use LeChatelier s principle to predict the effect of changes b. equilibrium is established when forward and reverse reaction rates Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry. 0. The bonding characteristics of carbon allow the formation of many a. large molecules (polymers), such as proteins, nucleic acids, and starch, are formed b. the bonding characteristics of carbon that result in the formation of a large variety of /*** c. amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. /*** Nuclear Processes.. Nuclear processes are those in which an atomic nucleus changes a. protons and neutrons in the nucleus are held together by nuclear forces /5*** b. the energy release per gram of material is much larger in nuclear fusion or fission /5*** c. some naturally occurring isotopes of elements are radioactive, as are isotopes /5*** d. the three most common forms of radioactive decay and how the nucleus changes /5*** e. alpha, beta, and gamma radiation produce different amounts and kinds of damage /5*** TOTAL 60 00 * Standards are shaded according to CST Reporting Cluster (RC), where: RC is Investigation and Experimentation RC is Atomic and Molecular Structure RC is Chemical Bonds, Biochemistry RC is Kinetics, Thermodynamics RC5 is Chemical Reactions RC6 is Conservation of Matter and Stoichiometry ** Alternate years *** Fractional values indicate rotated years PERIODIC ASSESSMENT # a relate the position of an element in the periodic table to its atomic b use the periodic table to identify metals, semimetals, nonmetals c use the periodic table to identify alkali metals, alkaline earth metals d use the periodic table to determine the number of electrons e the nucleus of the atom is much smaller than the atom yet contains g relate the position of an element in the periodic table to its quantum h the experimental basis for Thomson s discovery of the electron i the experimental basis for the development of the quantum theory a atoms combine to form molecules by sharing electrons to form bonds b chemical bonds between atoms in molecules c salt crystals are repeating patterns of positive and negative ions d the atoms and molecules in liquids move in a random pattern e how to draw Lewis dot structures. f predict the shape of simple molecules and their polarity from Lewis h identify solids and liquids held together by Van der Waals forces or a how to describe chemical reactions by writing balanced equations. b the quantity one mole is set by defining one mole of carbon c one mole equals 6.0 x 0 particles (atoms or molecules). MULTIPLE CHOICE ITEMS 0 a how to describe chemical reactions by writing balanced equations. PERIODIC ASSESSMENT # a relate the position of an element in the periodic table to its atomic c use the periodic table to identify alkali metals, alkaline earth metals g relate the position of an element in the periodic table to its quantum c one mole equals 6.0 x 0 particles (atoms or molecules). d how to determine the molar mass of a molecule from its chemical e how to calculate the masses of reactants and products in a chemical g identify reactions that involve oxidation and reduction and how to a the random motion of molecules and their collisions with a surface b the random motion of molecules explains the diffusion of gases. c how to apply the gas laws to relations between the pressure d the values and meanings of standard temperature and pressure (STP). e how to convert between the Celsius and Kelvin temperature scales. g solve problems by using the ideal gas law in the form PV = nrt. 5a the observable properties of acids, bases, and salt solutions. 5b acids are hydrogen-ion-donating and bases are hydrogen-ion 5d how to calculate the concentration of a solute 5g buffers stabilize ph in acid-base reactions. 6a the definitions of solute and solvent. 6b how to describe the dissolving process at the molecular level 6c temperature, pressure, and surface area affect the dissolving process. 6d how to calculate the concentration of a solute 6e the relationship between the molality of a solute in a solution and the 9a how to use LeChatelier s principle to predict the effect of changes 9b equilibrium is established when forward and reverse reaction rates MULTIPLE CHOICE ITEMS 0 6c temperature, pressure, and surface area affect the dissolving process. PERIODIC ASSESSMENT # c use the periodic table to identify alkali metals, alkaline earth metals d use the periodic table to determine the number of electrons a atoms combine to form molecules by sharing electrons to form bonds b chemical bonds between atoms in molecules a how to describe chemical reactions by writing balanced equations. h solve problems by using the ideal gas law 5b acids are hydrogen-ion-donating and bases are hydrogen-ion 5d how to calculate the concentration of a solute 6d how to calculate the concentration of a solute 6e the relationship between the molality of a solute in a solution and the 7a how to describe temperature and heat flow in terms of the motion of 7b chemical processes can either release or absorb thermal energy. 7c energy is released when a material condenses or freezes and is 7d how to solve problems involving heat flow and temperature changes 8a the rate of reaction is the decrease in concentration of reactants or 8b how reaction rates depend on such factors as concentration 8c the role a catalyst plays in increasing the reaction rate. 8d definition and role of activation energy in a chemical reaction 0a large molecules (polymers), such as proteins, nucleic acids, and 0b the bonding characteristics of carbon that result in the formation of 0c amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. 0d system for naming the ten simplest linear hydrocarbons and 0f the R-group structure of amino acids and know how they combine a protons and neutrons in the nucleus are held together by nuclear b the energy release per gram of material is much larger in nuclear c some naturally occurring isotopes of elements are radioactive, as d the three most common forms of radioactive decay and how the e alpha, beta, and gamma radiation produce different amounts and f calculate the amount of a radioactive substance remaining after an TOTAL MULTIPLE CHOICE ITEMS 0 7b chemical processes can either release or absorb thermal energy. 6/5/07
Science Grade 8,, GRADE 8 SCIENCE BLUEPRINT Motion 8. The velocity of an object is the rate of change of its position. a. position is defined in relation to some choice of a standard b. average speed is the total distance traveled divided by the total c. solve problems involving distance, time, and average speed. d. the velocity of an object must be described by specifying both the direction and the speed of the object. e. changes in velocity may be due to changes in speed, direction, or both. f. interpret graphs of position versus time and graphs of speed Forces 8. Unbalanced forces cause changes in velocity. a. a force has both direction and magnitude. b. when an object is subject to two or more forces at once, the result is the cumulative effect of all the forces. c. when the forces on an object are balanced, the motion of the object does not change. d. identify separately the two or more forces that are acting on a single static object, including gravity, elastic forces due to e. when the forces on an object are unbalanced, the object will f. the greater the mass of an object, the more force is needed to g. the role of gravity in forming and maintaining the shapes of planets, stars, and the solar system. Structure of Matter 9 5. Each of the more than 00 elements of matter has distinct properties and a distinct atomic structure. All forms of matter a. the structure of the atom and know it is composed of protons b. compounds are formed by combining two or more different c. atoms and molecules form solids by building up repeating patterns, such as the crystal structure of NaCl or long-chain d. the states of matter depend on molecular motion. e. in solids the atoms are closely locked in position and can only f. use the periodic table to identify elements in simple compounds. Earth in the Solar System (Earth Science) 7. The structure and composition of the universe can be learned from studying stars and galaxies and their evolution. a. galaxies are clusters of billions of stars and may have different shapes. b. the Sun is one of many stars in the Milky Way galaxy and that stars may differ in size, temperature, and color. c. use astronomical units and light years as measures of distances between the Sun, stars, and Earth. d. stars are the source of light for all bright objects in outer space and the Moon and planets shine by reflected sunlight, not by e. the appearance, general composition, relative position and size, and motion of objects in the solar system, including planets Reactions 7 5. Chemical reactions are processes in which atoms are rearranged into different combinations of molecules. a. reactant atoms and molecules interact to form products with b. the idea of atoms explains the conservation of matter: In chemical reactions the number of atoms stays the same no c. chemical reactions usually liberate heat or absorb heat. d. physical processes include freezing and boiling, in which a material changes form with no chemical reaction. e. determine whether a solution is acidic, basic, or neutral. Chemistry of Living Systems (Life Science) 5 6. Principles of chemistry underlie the functioning of biological systems. a. carbon, because of its ability to combine in many ways with itself and other elements, has a central role in the chemistry b. that living organisms are made of molecules consisting largely of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and sulfur. c. that living organisms have many different kinds of molecules Periodic Table 7 7. The organization of the periodic table is based on the properties of the elements and reflects the structure of atoms. a. identify regions corresponding to metals, nonmetals, and inert gases. b. each element has a specific number of protons in the nucleus c. substances can be classified by their properties, including their melting temperature, density, hardness, and thermal and Density and Buoyancy 5 8 8. All objects experience a buoyant force when immersed in a fluid. a. density is mass per unit volume. b. calculate the density of substances (regular and irregular solids and liquids) from measurements of mass and volume. c. the buoyant force on an object in a fluid is an upward force equal to the weight of the fluid the object has displaced. d. predict whether an object will float or sink. Investigation and Experimentation 6 0 Total Grade 8 60 00 PERIODIC ASSESSMENT # a position is defined in relation to some choice of a standard b average speed is the total distance traveled divided by the total c solve problems involving distance, time, and average speed. d the velocity of an object must be described by specifying both the direction and the speed of the object. e changes in velocity may be due to changes in speed, direction f interpret graphs of position versus time and graphs of speed a a force has both direction and magnitude. b when an object is subject to two or more forces at once, the result is the cumulative effect of all the forces. c when the forces on an object are balanced, the motion of the object does not change. d identify separately the two or more forces that are acting on a single static object, including gravity, elastic forces due to e when the forces on an object are unbalanced, the object will f the greater the mass of an object, the more force is needed to 8a density is mass per unit volume. 8b calculate the density of substances from measurements 8c the buoyant force on an object in a fluid is an upward force equal to the weight of the fluid the object has displaced. 8d predict whether an object will float or sink. MULTIPLE CHOICE ITEMS 0 c solve problems involving distance, time, and average speed. f interpret graphs of position versus time and graphs of speed PERIODIC ASSESSMENT # a the structure of the atom and know it is composed of protons b compounds are formed by combining two or more different c atoms and molecules form solids by building up repeating patterns, such as the crystal structure of NaCl or long-chain d the states of matter depend on molecular motion. e in solids the atoms are closely locked in position and can only f use the periodic table to identify elements in simple compounds. 5a reactant atoms and molecules interact to form products with 5b the idea of atoms explains the conservation of matter: In 5c chemical reactions usually liberate heat or absorb heat. 5d physical processes include freezing and boiling, in which a material changes form with no chemical reaction. 5e determine whether a solution is acidic, basic, or neutral. 7a identify regions corresponding to metals, nonmetals, and inert 7b each element has a specific number of protons in the nucleus 7c substances can be classified by their properties, including their melting temperature, density, hardness, and thermal and MULTIPLE CHOICE ITEMS 0 5b the idea of atoms explains the conservation of matter: In chemical 5c chemical reactions usually liberate heat or absorb heat. PERIODIC ASSESSMENT # b average speed is the total distance traveled divided by the total e when the forces on an object are unbalanced, the object will g the role of gravity in forming and maintaining the shapes of planets, stars, and the solar system d the states of matter depend on molecular motion e in solids the atoms are closely locked in position and can only a galaxies are clusters of billions of stars and may have different shapes. b the Sun is one of many stars in the Milky Way galaxy and c use astronomical units and light years as measures of distances between the Sun, stars, and Earth. d stars are the source of light for all bright objects in outer space and the Moon and planets shine by reflected sunlight, not by e the appearance, general composition, relative position and size, and motion of objects in the solar system, including planets 5c chemical reactions usually liberate heat or absorb heat. 5d physical processes include freezing and boiling, in which a 6a carbon, because of its ability to combine in many ways with itself and other elements, has a central role in the chemistry 6b that living organisms are made of molecules consisting largely of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and sulfur. 6c that living organisms have many different kinds of molecules 7b each element has a specific number of protons in the nucleus 8b calculate the density of substances from measurements of 8c the buoyant force on an object in a fluid is an upward force TOTAL MULTIPLE CHOICE ITEMS 0 e the appearance, general composition, relative position and size, and motion of objects in the solar system, including planets 6/5/07